Nonnina's Table Charity

Nonnina's Table Charity Nonnina's Table is a not for profit organization determined to help the less fortunate in Toronto. We are dedicated volunteers in downtown Toronto.

Throughout our 20 years of serving our church and community, we have been actively involved in fund raising and providing community dinners, including the distribution of Christmas baskets to those who are less fortunate. It all started with my mom, Tina Luciano, who was a kind and giving soul. She helped anyone in need without question. She died in 1995 of pancreatic cancer leaving her legacy to

so many. Joan Yim, her best friend insisted on continuing her legacy in a bigger way and after many years of helping people through our church, she started her own organization, Nonnina’s Table. Nonnina means young grandmother and that’s what our kids called my mom. On January 24th, 2013, Joan Yim along with her good friend Assunta Di Trani, founders of Nonnina’s Table, were the proud recipients of The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal for our continuing services in providing assistance to those in the community who are less fortunate. Our monthly community meals are held at Scadding Court Community Centre in Toronto. Each month, there has been a vast increase in the number of people who are in need of a nutritious, home-cooked meal. Those who we serve are primarily the elderly and young children. Our Christmas basket program started more than a decade ago, distributing turkeys and non-perishable foods. For Christmas 2012, there were over 250 baskets provided to families who were in need of assistance. This year we were able to provide more families with baskets. On December 15th, we distributed 300 turkey hampers

This year we received much needed help from our co-worker and friend at AMEC, Quinton Jacobs. Quinton and his 2 daughters came out for our Turkey hamper distribution and really got down to work!! Teaching our children early about what is really happening around us is imperative! They learn compassion and courage, 2 things that all of us should posses.

🌷 Happy Easter from Nonnina’s Table 🌷Behind every meal is a heart full of love.This is what love looks like — volunteers...
04/05/2026

🌷 Happy Easter from Nonnina’s Table 🌷

Behind every meal is a heart full of love.
This is what love looks like — volunteers showing up, sleeves rolled up, food in hand and joy in their hearts.

Today, as many of us celebrate Easter and the hope of new beginnings, we’re reminded of why we do this work. Because every person deserves a place at the table. Every family deserves to feel seen, cared for, and not alone.

❤️Gathered. Grateful. Together❤️
It’s your generosity, your time, and your heart that makes this possible every single day.
This Easter, if you feel moved to give something beautiful — a meal, a moment, a donation — we’d be so honoured to carry it forward on your behalf. 🙏
💛 Please visit our website to learn more how to get involved: https://nonninastable.com
From our table to yours — wishing you a peaceful, joy-filled Easter Sunday. 🌸

02/07/2026

With the support of Scadding Court, our amazing volunteers, and generous sponsors, we prepared and gave out over 300 lunch bags to our community.

Every meal we give starts long before it’s packed.
It begins with food pickups from generous sponsors, boxes unloaded with care, cooking in warm kitchens, and the quiet focus of volunteers making sure every detail feels just right.

The menu came from what was lovingly donated — and it was beautiful.
Every bite served reflected care, quality, and a shared belief that everyone deserves good food and dignity.

🙏 Thank you to every volunteer, donor, and sponsor who made today possible.
Your generosity fills more than bags — it lifts spirits and reminds people they’re not alone.

🌱 If you believe in what we’re doing, we invite you to walk with us.
Your support helps us continue sharing love and hope with the community — and building a better future, one meal at a time.

👉 Donate or get involved: https://nonninastable.com/get-involved/

Today (Feb 7, 2026) at Nonnina’s Table, in collaboration with Scadding Court Community Centre, we prepared and shared ov...
02/07/2026

Today (Feb 7, 2026) at Nonnina’s Table, in collaboration with Scadding Court Community Centre, we prepared and shared over 300 meal bags with our community — each one filled with nourishment, kindness, and dignity.

📦 Every meal pack included:
🥐 1 box of 5 chocolate croissants
🥣 2 individual cereal cups
🍝 Spinach and cheese heart-shape ravioli with homemade tomato pasta sauce
🥗 A variety of fresh salads — including chickpea salad, macaroni salad, cheesy pasta salad, and more
🥔 Creamy Yukon mashed potatoes
💧 Bottled water

Here’s what that adds up to:
✅ over 1500 croissants
✅ over 900 cereal cups
✅ over 300 mashed potato servings
✅ over 40 kg of homemade pasta
✅ 150+ lbs of fresh, diverse salads
✅ over 300 bottles of water

Each bag was packed with care — not just to feed, but to uplift.

🙏 Huge thanks to our incredible volunteers, generous donors and sponsors. You help us turn everyday ingredients into moments of dignity, comfort, and connection.

Because at Nonnina’s Table, every meal is a reminder: you are seen, you are valued, and you are not alone.

02/07/2026

Getting ready to serve lunch for our community today ❤️
The pots are on, the food is cooking, and everything is being prepared with care and love.
We’re grateful to be here, doing this together.

This Saturday (Feb 7, 2026), Nonnina's Table, in collaboration with Scadding Court Community Centre, is offering freshly...
02/05/2026

This Saturday (Feb 7, 2026), Nonnina's Table, in collaboration with Scadding Court Community Centre, is offering freshly prepared takeout lunches for those in our community who could use a little extra care.

If you could use a little extra support, we’d love to offer you a freshly prepared takeout lunch this Saturday from Scadding Court Lobby. No sign-up — just something good, made with heart.

These meals are especially for community members who need them most right now. If that’s you, please come by — we’ve packed it with love, just for you.

📍 Where: Scadding Court Lobby – 707 Dundas St. W
🗓 When: Saturday, Feb 7 | 11 AM – 2 PM (first come, first served, while supplies last)
🍽 Menu: Sandwiches, pasta, and vegetarian options

Just come as you are — we’ll be there for you. ❤️

We are so touched to receive this kind note from Victory Church International. Thank you, Pastor Felix and everyone in y...
02/01/2026

We are so touched to receive this kind note from Victory Church International. Thank you, Pastor Felix and everyone in your community, for your warm words and encouragement.

None of this would be possible without the love and support of our partners, sponsors, donors, and volunteers. Together, we can.

Every bag packed, every meal shared — it’s a reminder of how much more we can do, together.

🙏 To support our work, please visit nonninastable.com/get-involved. Thank you.

We just gathered to plan and prepare for our 2026 events today, and it reminded us again that everything we do starts wi...
01/17/2026

We just gathered to plan and prepare for our 2026 events today, and it reminded us again that everything we do starts with people. With shared hands, shared purpose, and hearts that keep showing up. ❤️

As we look ahead, we carry with us all the love, trust, and generosity that’s brought us this far.

Thank you for walking this journey with us — past, present, and all that’s still to come. 🫶🏻

12/24/2025

✨ Christmas wishes from Nonnina’s Table 🎄

With Christmas here, we’d like to send our love and warm wishes to everyone.

Thank you to our volunteers, partners, donors, families, and friends. Thank you for your time, your help, and the care you shared so generously.

We hope this season brings rest to your hearts, joy to your homes, and moments of peace and togetherness with the ones you love.

Merry Christmas from all of us at Nonnina’s Table ❤️

12/16/2025

To all our amazing volunteers — thank you from the bottom of our hearts. ❤️

Thank you for your love, strength, care, and time.
You packed, lifted, sorted, smiled, and gave your all to care for others.
Every moment you gave meant more than words can say.

While this video doesn’t include every face, every one of you is important, and we truly could not have done it without you.

You are deeply appreciated.
We look forward to serving together again at our next event.

12/16/2025

Thank you to the generous sponsors who provided food and drinks for our volunteer team.
Your kindness kept everyone going — with full hearts and full bellies.
It meant so much to have your support behind the scenes, nourishing the ones who were working to serve others.
We truly couldn’t have done it without you.

12/14/2025

And it begins. 🎄❤️
The Christmas Food & Care Giveaway is officially underway.

From the moment the doors opened, families began to arrive — greeted with kindness, guided through each station, and wrapped in the warmth of a community that cares.

This time-lapse captures just a glimpse of what it looks like when love is shared through action.
Thank you to everyone who made this possible — your time, your donations, your heart.

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707 Dundas Street West
Toronto, ON
M5T 2W6

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